Code of Massachusetts Regulations
310 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Title 310 CMR 22.00 - Drinking Water
Section 22.06 - Inorganic Chemical Maximum Contaminant Levels, Monitoring Requirements and Analytical Methods

(a) Ground Water Sampling Points. Groundwater systems shall take one sample at every entry point to the Distribution System which is representative of each well after treatment (Sampling Point) beginning in the Compliance Period starting January 1, 1993. The system shall take each sample at the same Sampling Point unless conditions make another Sampling Point more representative of each source or treatment plant.

(b) Surface Water Sampling Points. Surface water systems (Note: or purposes of 310 CMR 22.06(4)(b), Surface Water systems include systems with a combination of surface and ground sources) shall take a minimum of one sample at every entry point to the Distribution System after any application of treatment or in the Distribution System at a point which is representative of each source after treatment ( Sampling Point) beginning in the Compliance Period beginning January 1, 1993. The system shall take each sample at the same Sampling Point unless conditions make another Sampling Point more representative of each source or treatment plant.

(c) Multiple Sources. If a system draws water from more than one source and the sources are combined before distribution, the system must sample at an entry point to the Distribution System during periods of normal operating conditions (i.e., when water is representative of all sources being used).

(d) Composite Sampling. The total number of samples which must be analyzed may be reduced by compositing samples. Composite samples from a maximum of five Sampling Points are allowed provided that the detection limit of the method used for analysis is less than 1/5 of the MCL and none of the samples to be composited are representative of multiple sources. Compositing of samples must be approved by the Department and must be done in the laboratory. Compositing of source with previous detects is not allowed, unless otherwise authorized by the Department.

(e) Frequency Requirements for IOC Monitoring. The frequency of monitoring for asbestos shall be in accordance with 310 CMR 22.06(5); the frequency of monitoring for antimony, arsenic, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, cyanide, fluoride, mercury, nickel, selenium and thallium shall be in accordance with 310 CMR 22.06(6); the frequency of monitoring for nitrate shall be in accordance with 310 CMR 22.06(7); the frequency of monitoring for nitrite shall be in accordance with 310 CMR 22.06(8); and the frequency of monitoring for perchlorate shall be in accordance with 310 CMR 22.06(9).

(f) Consecutive System Monitoring. Public Water Systems that obtain water from another Public Water System are exempt from conducting compliance monitoring for the purchased portion of the system for the inorganic chemicals under 310 CMR 22.06, provided that the system from which the water is obtained has conducted the analyses required under 310 CMR 22.06, unless otherwise specified by the Department. These systems are not exempt from 310 CMR 22.06(5) asbestos sampling.

(a) Initial Sampling Frequency. Each Community and Non-transient, Non-community Water System is required to monitor for asbestos during the first three-year Compliance Period of each nine-year Compliance Cycle beginning in the Compliance Period starting January 1, 1993 as specified in 310 CMR 22.06(5)(e) through (g).

(b) Sampling During Waiver. If the system believes it is not vulnerable to either asbestos contamination in its source water or due to corrosion of asbestos-cement pipe, or both, it may apply to the Department for a waiver of the monitoring requirement in 310 CMR 22.06(5)(a). If the Department grants the waiver, the system will be required to monitor pursuant to 310 CMR 22.06(5)(d).

(c) Basis of an Asbestos Waiver. The granting of a waiver will be based on a consideration of the following factors:

(d) Effect of an Asbestos Waiver. A waiver remains in effect until the completion of the three-year Compliance Period. Systems not receiving a waiver must monitor in accordance with the provisions of 310 CMR 22.06(5)(a).

(e) Distribution System Sampling Criteria for Asbestos. A system vulnerable to asbestos contamination due solely to corrosion of asbestos-cement pipe shall take at a minimum one sample at a tap approved by the Department. This tap location must be served by asbestos-cement pipe and under conditions where asbestos contamination is most likely to occur. Additional sample locations (taps) may be required if in the Department's opinion the use of asbestos-cement is extensive and contamination is likely to occur in several areas of the system.

(f) Source Water Sampling Criteria for Asbestos. A system vulnerable to asbestos contamination due solely to source water shall monitor in accordance with the provisions of 310 CMR 22.06(2) and (4).

(g) Combined Asbestos Vulnerability. A system vulnerable to asbestos contamination due both to its source water supply and corrosion of asbestos-cement pipe shall monitor in accordance with 310 CMR 22.06(5)(e) and (f).

(h) Exceeding the Asbestos MCL. A system which exceeds the Maximum Contaminant Levels as defined by 310 CMR 22.06(2) shall report to the Department within seven days and shall monitor quarterly beginning in the following quarter.

(i) Average Exceeding MCL. When the average of four analyses made pursuant to 310 CMR 22.06(5)(h), rounded to the same number of significant figures as the Maximum Contaminant Level for the substance in question, exceeds the Maximum Contaminant Level, the Supplier of Water shall report to the Department pursuant to 310 CMR 22.15 and give public notice to the public pursuant to 310 CMR 22.16. Monitoring after public notification shall be at a frequency designated by the Department and shall continue until the Maximum Contaminant Level has not been exceeded in two successive samples or until a monitoring schedule as condition to variance, exemption or enforcement action shall become effective.

(j) Asbestos Reliably & Consistently below the MCL. The quarterly monitoring requirement may be decreased to the frequency specified in 310 CMR 22.06(5)(a) provided the Department has determined that the system is reliably and consistently below the Maximum Contaminant Level and a groundwater system has taken a minimum of two quarterly samples and a surface (or combined surface/ground) water system has taken a minimum of four quarterly samples.

(k) Grandfathered Asbestos Data. If monitoring data collected after January 1, 1990 are generally consistent with the requirements of 310 CMR 22.06(5), the data may be used with the Department's approval, to satisfy the monitoring requirement for the Initial Compliance Period beginning January 1, 1993.

(a) IOCs Sampling Frequency. Groundwater systems shall take one sample at each Sampling Point once every three years. Surface Water systems (or combined surface/ground) shall take one sample annually at each Sampling Point.

(b) IOCs Sampling Waiver. The system may apply to the Department for a waiver from the monitoring frequencies specified in 310 CMR 22.06(6)(a).

(c) IOC Sampling During a Waiver. A condition of the waiver shall require that a system shall take a minimum of one sample while the waiver is effective. The term during which the waiver is effective shall not exceed one Compliance Cycle (i.e., nine years).

(d) Basis of an IOC Waiver & Grandfathered Data. A waiver may be granted by the Department provided the Surface Water systems have monitored annually for at least three years and groundwater systems have conducted a minimum of three rounds of monitoring. (Analytical monitoring results must have been representative of all sources at the time of sampling.) Both surface and groundwater systems shall demonstrate that all previous analytical results were less than the Maximum Contaminant Level. Systems that use a new water source are not eligible for a waiver until three rounds of monitoring from the New Source have been completed.

(e) Basis of the IOC Sampling Frequency During a Waiver. The granting of a waiver by the Department will be based on the following:

(f) Effect of an IOC Waiver. A Supplier of Water must have received a written approval from the Department which shall set forth the basis for the determination. The determination may be initiated by the Department or upon an application by the Public Water System. The Public Water System shall specify the basis for its request. The Department may revise its determination of the appropriate monitoring frequency, if the system submits new monitoring data or when other data relevant to the system's appropriate monitoring frequency become available.

(g) Exceeding an IOC MCL. Systems which exceed a Maximum Contaminant Levels as defined by 310 CMR 22.06(2) shall report to the Department within seven days and shall monitor quarterly beginning in the following quarter.

(h) Average Exceeding MCL. When the average of four analyses made pursuant to 310 CMR 22.06(6)(g), rounded to the same number of significant figures as the Maximum Contaminant Level for the substance in question, exceeds the Maximum Contaminant Level, the Supplier of Water shall report to the Department pursuant to 310 CMR 22.15 and give public notice to the public pursuant to 310 CMR 22.16. Monitoring after public notification shall be at a frequency designated by the Department and shall continue until the Maximum Contaminant Level has not been exceeded in two successive samples or until a monitoring schedule as condition to variance, exemption or enforcement action shall become effective.

(i) IOCs Reliably & Consistently below the MCL. If the system is reliably and consistently below the Maximum Contaminant Level, the quarterly monitoring requirement may be decreased with the Department's approval to the frequencies specified in 310 CMR 22.06(6)(a). Systems requesting this decrease must have taken at a minimum two quarterly samples for a groundwater system and four quarterly samples for a Surface Water system.

(j) All new Public Water Systems or systems that use a New Source of water that begin operation after January 22, 2004 must demonstrate compliance with the MCL within a period of time as specified by the Department. The system must also comply with the initial sampling frequencies specified by the Department to ensure a system can demonstrate compliance with the MCL. Routine and increased monitoring frequencies shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements in 310 CMR 22.06(6).

(a) Initial Nitrate Sampling. Community and Non-transient Non-community Water Systems served by groundwater source shall monitor annually beginning January 1, 1993; systems served by Surface Water shall monitor quarterly beginning January 1, 1993.

(b) Transient Non-community Nitrate Sampling Frequency. Each Transient Non-community Water System shall monitor annually beginning January 1, 1993.

(c) Ground Water Repeat Nitrate Sampling Frequency. For all Public Water Systems: the repeat monitoring frequency for groundwater systems shall be quarterly for at least one year following any one sample in which the concentration is >50% the MCL. A groundwater system may reduce the sampling frequency to annually with the Department's approval, after four consecutive quarterly samples are reliably and consistently less than the MCL.

(d) Surface Water Repeat Nitrate Sampling Frequency. All Public Water Systems with Surface Water Sources may reduce the sampling frequency to annually with the Department's approval, if all analytical results from four consecutive quarters are <50% of the MCL. A Surface Water system shall return to quarterly monitoring if any one sample is $50% of the MCL.

(e) Scheduling Annual Nitrate Repeat Samples. After the initial round of quarterly sampling is completed, all Public Water Systems which are monitoring quarterly because the concentration of any one sample was >50% of the MCL shall take subsequent annual samples during the quarter(s) which previously resulted in the highest analytical result.

(a) Initial Nitrite Sampling. All Public Water Systems shall take one sample at each Sampling Point in the Compliance Period beginning January 1, 1993 and ending December 31, 1995.

(b) Under the Nitrite Trigger Level. After the initial sample, systems where an analytical result for nitrite is <50% of the MCL shall monitor at the frequency specified by the Department.

(c) Above the Nitrite Trigger Level. For Community, Non-transient Non-community, and Transient Non-community Water Systems, the repeat monitoring frequency for any water system shall be quarterly for at least one year following any one sample in which the concentration is >50% of the MCL. With the Department's approval, a system may reduce the sampling frequency to annually if the system is reliably and consistently less than the MCL.

(d) Scheduling of Annual Nitrite Repeat Samples. Systems which are monitoring annually shall take each subsequent sample during the quarter(s) which previously resulted in the highest analytical result.

(a) Initial Monitoring. Community and Non-transient Non-community systems shall complete initial monitoring for perchlorate as specified in 310 CMR 22.06(9)(a).

(b) Grandfathered Perchlorate Data. If the perchlorate monitoring data collected by a Public Water System after January 1, 2004 is consistent with the requirements of 310 CMR 22.06(9), such data may be used with the Department's approval to satisfy the initial monitoring requirements specified in 310 CMR 22.06(9)(a).

(c) Exceeding the Perchlorate MCL. A Public Water System that exceeds the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for perchlorate in 310 CMR 22.06(2) shall follow the reporting and confirmation procedures in 310 CMR 22.06(10)(c).

(d) Repeat Perchlorate Sampling Frequency. If, after completing the initial monitoring required in 310 CMR 22.06(9)(a), no perchlorate is detected, a Public Water System may thereafter reduce the sampling frequency to once per year.

(e) Exceeding the Perchlorate Trigger Level. The repeat monitoring frequency for any Public Water System shall be on a quarterly basis for at least one year following any one sample in which the concentration is > 0.0010 mg/L (unqualified). With the Department's approval, a system may reduce the sampling frequency to once per year, provided the monitoring for perchlorate done by the system is Reliably and Consistently below the MCL.

(f) Eligibility for a Waiver. A Public Water System may apply for a waiver from the monitoring requirements for perchlorate specified in 310 CMR 22.06(9) in accordance with the IOC waiver provisions in 310 CMR 22.06(6)(b) through (f).

(g) The Department may, on a case-by-case basis, require a Public Water System to monitor for perchlorate more frequently than otherwise provided in 310 CMR 22.06(9)(b) through (f).

(a) Deadline for IOCs Confirmation Samples. Where the results of sampling for antimony, arsenic, asbestos, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, cyanide, fluoride, mercury, nickel, selenium, or thallium indicate an exceedance of the Maximum Contaminant Level, one additional sample shall be collected as soon as possible after the initial sample was taken (but not to exceed two weeks) at the same Sampling Point.

(b) Deadline for Nitrate & Nitrite Confirmation Samples. Where nitrate or nitrite sampling results indicate an exceedance of the Maximum Contaminant Level, the system shall take a confirmation sample within 24 hours of the system's receipt of notification of the analytical results of the first sample and shall report to the Department within seven days. Systems unable to comply with the 24-hour sampling requirement must immediately notify the consumers served by the area served by the Public Water System in accordance with 310 CMR 22.16. Systems exercising this option must take and analyze a confirmation sample within two weeks of notification of the analytical results of the first sample.

(c) Deadline for Perchlorate Confirmation Samples. Whenever the perchlorate sampling results indicate an exceedance of the Maximum Contaminant Level, the system shall take a confirmation sample using EPA Method 331.0 or EPA Method 332.0 in accordance with 310 CMR 22.06(10)(c)1. and 2. within 24 hours of the system's receipt of written notification of the analytical results. For the purposes of 310 CMR 22.06(10)(c), written notification of the analytical results means notification by email, fax, or letter. The system shall report the initial sample result that exceeded the MCL to the Department within seven days. Systems that are unable to take a confirmation sample within 24 hours of the system's receipt of written notification of the analytical results, shall immediately contact the Department for further direction. When taking a confirmation sample as required by 310 CMR 22.06(10)(c):

(d) Compliance Calculations & Confirmation Samples. The results of the initial and confirmation sample shall be averaged. The resulting average shall be used to determine the system's compliance in accordance with 310 CMR 22.06(13). Obvious sampling errors may be deleted with the approval of the Department.

(a) Sampling Frequencies Greater than Annual. For systems monitoring more than once per year, compliance with the MCL, with the exception of nitrate, nitrite and perchlorate, is determined by a Running Annual Average at each Sampling Point.

(b) Sampling Frequencies of Annual or Less. Each Supplier of Water monitoring annually or less frequently whose sample result exceeds an MCL, with the exception of nitrate, nitrite and perchlorate, must begin quarterly sampling. The system will not be considered in violation of the MCL until it has completed one year of quarterly sampling.

(c) If any sample result will cause the Running Annual Average to exceed the MCL at any Sampling Point, the system is out of compliance with the MCL immediately.

(d) If a Supplier of Water fails to collect the required number of samples, compliance (average concentration) will be based on the total number of samples collected.

(e) If a sample result is less than the detection limit, zero will be used to calculate the annual average.

(f) Compliance Calculations for Nitrate & Nitrite. Compliance with the Maximum Contaminant Levels for nitrate and nitrite is determined based on one sample if the levels of these contaminants are below the MCLs. If the level of nitrate or nitrite exceeds the MCL in the initial sample, a confirmation sample is required in accordance with 310 CMR 22.06(10)(b) and (d), and compliance shall be determined based on the average of the initial and confirmation samples.

(g) Compliance Calculations for Perchlorate. Compliance with the Maximum Contaminant Level for perchlorate is determined based on one sample if the level is below the MCL. If the level of perchlorate exceeds the MCL in the initial sample a confirmation sample is required in accordance with 310 CMR 22.06(10)(c) and (d), and compliance shall be determined based on the average of the initial and the confirmation sample. The Department may allow or require additional sampling.

(h) Average Exceeding Nitrate, Nitrite and Perchlorate MCL. When the average of analyses made pursuant to 310 CMR 22.06(7) through (9), (10)(b) and (c), rounded to the same number of significant figures as the Maximum Contaminant Level for the substance in question, exceeds the Maximum Contaminant Level, the Supplier of Water shall report to the Department pursuant to 310 CMR 22.15 and give public notice pursuant to 310 CMR 22.16. Monitoring after public notification shall be at a frequency designated by the Department.

(i) Arsenic sampling results shall be reported to the nearest 0.001 mg/l.

(a) Analytical Methods for IOCs: Analysis for the listed inorganic contaminants shall be conducted using the following methods:

INORGANIC CONTAMINANTS ANALYTICAL METHODS Reference (Method Number)

The procedures shall be done in accordance with the documents listed below. The incorporation by reference of the following documents listed in footnotes 1-11 and 15 was approved by the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR Part 51. Copies of the documents may be obtained from the sources listed below. Information regarding obtaining these documents can be obtained from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 900-426-4791. Documents may be inspected at EPA's Drinking Water Docket, 401 M Street, SW., Washington, DC 20460 (Telephone 202-260-3027); or at the Office of Federal Register, 800 North Capital Street, NW., Suite 700, Washington, DC.

1 Methods of Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes, EPA-600/4-79-020, March 1983. Available at NTIS, PB84-128677.

2 Methods for the Determination of Metals in Environmental Samples - Supplement I, EPA-600/R-94/111 May 1994. Available at NTIS, PB 95-125472.

3 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, 1994 , 1996, or 1999 Vols. 11.01 and 11.02, American Society for Testing and Materials. The previous versions of D1688-95A, D1688-95C (copper), D3559-95D (lead), D1293-95 (pH), D1125-95A, (conductivity) and D859-94 (silica) are also approved. These previous versions D1688-90A, C; D3559-90D, D1293-84, D1125-91A and D859-88, respectively are located in the Annual Book of ASTM Standards, 1994, Vols. 11.01. Copies may be obtained from the American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428.

4 18th, 19th, and 20th edition of Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 18th (1982), 19th (1995), and 20th (1998) editions, American Public Health Association; either edition may be used. Copies may be obtained from the American Public Health Association, 1015 Fifteenth Street NW, Washington, DC 20005. The cited methods published in any of these three editions may be used, except that the versions of 3111B, 3111D, 3113B and 3114B in the 20th edition may not be used.

5 Method I-2601-90, Methods for Analysis by the U.S. Geological Survey National Water Quality Laboratory - Determination of Inorganic and Organic Constituents in Water and Fluvial Sediments, Open File Report 93-125, 1993; For Methods I-1030-85; I-1601-85; I-1700-85; I-2598-85, I-2700-85; and I-3300-85 See Techniques of Water Resources Investigation of the U.S. Geological Survey, Book 5, Chapter A-1, 3rd edition, 1989; Available from Information Services, U.S. Geological Survey, Federal Center, Box 25286, Denver, CO 80225-0425.

6 Methods for the Determination of Inorganic Substances in Environmental Samples, EPA 600/R-93/100, August 1993. Available at NTIS, PB94-120821.

7 The procedure shall be done in accordance with Technical Bulletin 601 Standard Method of Test for Nitrate in Drinking Water, July 1994, PN 221890-001, Analytical Technology, Inc. Copies may be obtained from ATI Orion, 529 Main Street, Boston, MA 02129.

8 Method B-1011, Standard Method of Test for Nitrate in Drinking Water, July 1994, PN 221890-001, Analytical Technology, Inc. Copies may be obtained from ATI Orion, 529 Main Street, Boston, MA 02129.

9 Method 100.1, Analytical Methods for Determination of Asbestos Fibers in Water, EPA/600/4-83/043, September 1983, Available at NTIS, PB83-206471.

10 Method 100.2, Determination of Asbestos Structures Over 10 µm in Length in Drinking Water, EPA/600/R-94/134, June 1994. Available at NTIS, PB94-201902.

11 Because MDLs reported in EPA Methods 200.7 and 200.9 were determined using a 2X preconcentration step during sample digestion, MDLs determined when samples are analyzed by direct analysis (i.e., no sample digestion) will be higher. For direct analysis of cadmium and arsenic by Method 200.7, and arsenic by Method 3120B sample preconcentration using pneumatic nebulization may be required to achieve lower detection limits. Preconcentration may also be required for direct analysis of antimony, lead, and thallium by Method 200.9; antimony and lead by Method 3113B; and lead by Method D3559-90D unless multiple infurnace depositions are made.

12 If ultrasonic nebulization is used in the determination of arsenic by Method 200.8 the arsenic must be in the pentavalent state to provide uniform signal response. For direct analysis of arsenic with the Method 200.8 using ultrasonic nebulization, samples and standards must contain 1 mg/L of sodium hypochlorite.

13 [Deleted].

14 Revision 1.0, November, 1999, Determination of Perchlorate in Drinking Water Using Ion Chromatography as modified to achieve performance requirements in 310 CMR 22.06(4).

15 EPA Method 314.1: Determination of Perchlorate in Drinking Water Using Inline Column Concentration/Matrix Elimination Ion Chromatography with Suppressed Conductivity Detection.

16 EPA Method 331.0: Determination of Perchlorate in Drinking Water by Liquid Chromatography Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry.

17 EPA Method 332.0: Determination of Perchlorate in Drinking Water Using Ion Chromatography with Suppressed Conductivity and Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry.

18 The description for the Kelada-01 Method, Kelada Automated Test Methods for Total Cyanide, Acid Dissociable Cyanide, and Thiocyanate, Revision 1.2, August 2001, EPA #821-B-01-009 for cyanide is available from the National Technical Information Service (NTIS), PB 2001-108275, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, VA 22161. The toll-free telephone number is 800-553-6847. Note: A 450-W UV lamp may be used in this method instead of the 550-W lamp specified if it provides performance within the quality control (QC) acceptance criteria of the method in a given instrument. Similarity, modified flow cell configurations and flow conditions may be used in the method, provided that the QC acceptance criteria are met.

19 The description for the QuikChem Method 10-204-00-1-X, Digestion and distillation of total cyanide in drinking and wastewaters using MICRO DIST and determination of cyanide by flow injection analysis, "Revision 2.1, November 30, 2000, for cyanide is available from Lachat Instruments, 6645 W. Mill Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53218. Telephone: 414-358-4200.

20 Methods for the Determination of Organic and Inorganic Compounds in Drinking Water, Vol.1, EPA 815-R-00-014, August 2000. Available at NTIS, PB2000-106981.

21 Method OIA -1677, DW Available Cyanide by Flow Injection, Ligand Exchange, and Amperometry, January 2004. EPA-821-R-04-001, Available from ALPKEM, A Division of OL Analytical, P.O. Box 9010, College Station, TX 77842-9010.

22 Sulfide levels below those detected using lead acetate paper may produce positive method interferences. Test samples using a more sensitive sulfide method to determine if a sulfide interference is present, and treat samples accordingly.

23 Standard Methods Online are available at http://www.standardmethods.org . The year in which each method was approved by the Standards Methods Committee is designated by the last two digits in the method number. The methods listed are the only online versions that may be used.

24 Method D6508, Rev.2, Test Method for Determination of Dissolved Inorganic Anions in Aqueous Matrices Using Capillary Ion Electrophoresis and Chromate Electrolyte.

(b) Analytical Methods for Fluoride: Analyses for fluoride shall be conducted using the following methods:

1 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, part 31 Water. American Society for Testing and Materials, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103.

2 Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 18th, 19th, and 20th edition, American Public Health Association, American Water Works Association, Water Pollution Control Federation, 1992, 1995, and 1998.

3 Fluoride in Water and Wastewater, Industrial Method # 129-71W. Technicon Industrial Systems. December 1972. Copies may be obtained from Bran & Luebbe, 1025 Busch Parkway, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089.

4 Fluoride in Water and Wastewater, Technicon Industrial Systems. February 1976. Copies may be obtained from Bran & Luebbe, 1025 Busch Parkway, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089.

5 Methods for the Determination of Inorganic Substances in Environmental Samples, EPA-600/R-93/100, August 1993. Available at NTIS, PB94-120821.

6 Methods for the Determination of Organic and Inorganic Compounds in Drinking Water, Vol.1, EPA 815-R-00-014, August 2000, Available at NTIS, PB2000-106981.

7 Method 6508, Rev.2, Test Method for Determination of Dissolved Inorganic Anions in Aqueous Matrices Using Capillary Ion Electrophoreses and Chromate Electrolyte, available from Waters Corp., 34 Maple St., Milford, MA 01757, Telephone: 508/482-2131, Fax: 508/482-3625.

8 Standard Methods Online are available at http://www.standardmethods.org . The year in which each method was approved by the Standard Methods Committee is designated by the last two digits in the method number. The methods listed are the only online versions that may be used.

(c) Sample Collection Methods for IOCs: Sample collection for antimony, arsenic, asbestos, barium, beryllium, cadmium, chromium, cyanide, fluoride, mercury, nickel, nitrate, nitrite, perchlorate, selenium and thallium under 310 CMR 22.06 shall be conducted using the sample preservation, container, and maximum holding time procedures specified in the table below:

1 For cyanide determinations samples must be adjusted with sodium hydroxide to pH 12 at the time of collection. When chilling is indicated the sample must be shipped and stored at 4° C or less. Acidification of nitrate or metals samples may be with a concentrated acid or a dilute (50% by volume) solution of the applicable concentrated acid. Acidification of samples for metals analyses is encouraged and allowed at the laboratory rather than at the time of sampling provided the shipping time and other instruction in Section 8.3 of EPA methods 200.78 or 200.8 or 200.9 are followed.

2 P = plastic, hard or soft; G = glass, hard or soft.

3 In all cases, samples should be analyzed as soon after collection as possible. Follow additional (if any) information on preservation, containers, or holding times that is specified in the method.

4 See method(s) for the information for preservation.

(i) those serving 25 or more, but fewer than 501,

(ii) those serving more than 500, but fewer than 3,301, and

(iii) those serving more than 3,300, but fewer than 10,001.